MANAGING the safety of existing buildings will be the primary focus at this year’s Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) AGM.
The September event will bring together voices from across housing, construction, legal and public policy. It will explore the growing responsibilities facing social landlords, local authorities and housing professionals as they respond to evolving regulation requirements, ageing housing stock, and increasing expectations around resident safety.
The AGM, titled Managing Safety for Scotland’s Existing Buildings, will feature speakers covering the regulatory, legal, technical and procurement issues shaping the sector. The line-up includes Michael Cameron, chief executive of the Scottish Housing Regulator, who will outline the regulator’s expectations surrounding landlord assurance, governance and tenant safety.
Delegates will also hear perspectives on policy and legislation, legal risk, retrofit challenges, procurement best practice and the practical realities of maintaining Scotland’s building stock.
A panel discussion will bring together representatives from across the sector to examine how organisations can work together to improve building safety.
Lesley Peaty, regional director at the Scottish Procurement Alliance, said, “Keeping existing buildings safe has never been more important and organisations are having to navigate changing legislation, ageing properties and increasingly complex responsibilities. We have brought together experts who can provide practical insight into the issues affecting the sector today while helping delegates prepare for the challenges that lie ahead.
“Whether attendees are responsible for governance, asset management, procurement or compliance, the discussions will offer valuable knowledge that can help organisations make informed decisions and improve outcomes for the people who live in and use these buildings.”
For more information and to register for the AGM, visit SPA’s website here.
